(09-06-2020, 11:51 AM)EmaNTD Wrote: I had my first night of use with the Resmed S10 Autoset, and I think I feel slightly better this morning. I don't have a SD card so I can't upload the OSCAR data yet. I have the Swift FX mask, which I find very comfortable, but I woke up several times due to the noise. I cannot stand the noise. Any recommendations on another nasal pillow's mask that is as comfortable as the Swift FX?
I was also given 2 different settings for the machine, one from my study and one from the doctor's prescription. The machine was pre-programmed at 8 and 14. Does this sound reasonable for someone with an AHI of 28?
Others have commented about the Resmed Airfit P10 and the N30 masks. I used the P10 for over a year, and I generally like it, but it tends to cause sores at the opening of my nostrils. My healthcare provider's sleep department suggested the Swift FX and gave me one, but one night was more than enough for me. I found that it blew air all over me, plus it was difficult to get it not to leak, and it was also on the noisy side. I put it on a shelf and that's where it's going to stay.
They also suggested the Respironics Nuance mask, so I bought one (the fabric model), and I have been using it for a couple of weeks. I find it comfortable, not noisy (although a bit noisier than the P10), and it doesn't leak any more than the P10. (I have a constant struggle with leaks because of the high pressures that I need.) The best part is that the pillows don't stick into my nostrils as deeply as the pillows on the P10, so I'm hoping they won't end up causing sores. The worst part is that I am a very active sleeper and twice so far I have woken up to find the mask completely off my head. I keep tweaking the straps hoping to find a way to make it stay put.
I should also add that I don't use the headgear that comes with the P10 because it is too wimpy and stretches out too fast for me. Instead, I cut the headgear off the front part that holds the pillows with a pair of heavy duty scissors, then I make a single band out of a roll of elastic that I bought at a sewing supply store, and fasten it to the front part. To fasten it I dip a couple cm (3/4 inch) into a can of varnish and let it dry, then use a utility knife to slice a slit in the ends like a buttonhole. My homemade headgear lasts for a couple months or more.
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Regarding the pressures on your machine, you need to play with them until you get them at the best level for you. Everyone is different, so I can't tell you what is best. But you won't be able to tell anything about what is the best pressure until you can get the data from it, and that means that you need to get an SD card. I'm surprised your machine didn't come with one, but they are readily available for a few bucks. Just get the smallest capacity you can, because several years worth of data won't come to even one GB in size (it's just text). When you put the SD card into the machine the first time the machine will format it and put your most recent data on it. Wait until it finishes, then remove it from the machine an put it into your computer where you have installed OSCAR - available as a free open source download from here. If your computer doesn't have a slot for SD cards you can buy a little USB adapter, probably under $5.
And most important of all, welcome to Apnea Board!
